Praxis 5511 Practice Test Practice Question
Between 27 B.C.E. and 180 C.E., trade and commerce expanded significantly in the Mediterranean due to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trade and commerce flourished in the Mediterranean from 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E. largely due to the peace maintained by Rome, known as the Pax Romana. This stability allowed safe travel and trade across vast distances, fostering economic growth.
Option A, the introduction of money, while significant, was not exclusive to this period and did not solely drive expansion. Option C, the invention of the printing press, occurred much later, in the 15th century, and thus had no impact during this timeframe. Option D, widespread availability of cheap farmland, is misleading; while agriculture was important, it was the political stability that truly enabled trade networks to thrive.
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